Summary:
The city of East Palestine, Ohio is home to three public schools serving students from elementary through high school: East Palestine Elementary School, East Palestine Middle School, and East Palestine High School. These schools are part of the East Palestine City School District, which is ranked 523 out of 828 districts in Ohio and has a 2-star rating.
Among the three schools, East Palestine Elementary School stands out as the strongest performer, consistently ranking in the top half of Ohio elementary schools with a 4-star rating. The school boasts strong test scores, particularly in 4th grade math (76.4% proficient or better) and 4th grade ELA (70.9% proficient or better), as well as a lower chronic absenteeism rate (34.1%) compared to the middle and high schools. In contrast, East Palestine High School has seen a decline in its ranking, dropping from 395 out of 864 Ohio high schools in 2023-2024 to 544 out of 855 in 2024-2025.
Across all three schools, the district faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 34.1% to 59.75% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and potential funding disparities, as evidenced by the differences in spending per student between the elementary school ($6,777) and the middle/high schools ($9,541). The district should focus on addressing these issues to ensure equitable and high-quality education for all students in East Palestine.
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